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Is Silver Mound Artemisia toxic to cats?

Artemisia schmidtiana 'Nana'

Toxic to cats

Yes — silver mound artemisia is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Artemisia (wormwood). The ASPCA lists Artemisia, including tarragon and wormwood, as toxic to cats, dogs and horses; the toxic principles are essential oils and thujone, with vomiting, diarrhoea and, in large ingestions, more serious nervous-system effects. As an ornamental Artemisia, treat Silver Mound as toxic and keep pets from grazing it.

What to do if your cat ate silver mound artemisia

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move silver mound artemisia out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of silver mound artemisia to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten silver mound artemisia, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is silver mound artemisia toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is silver mound artemisia toxic to cats?

Yes — silver mound artemisia is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Artemisia (wormwood). The ASPCA lists Artemisia, including tarragon and wormwood, as toxic to cats, dogs and horses; the toxic principles are essential oils and thujone, with vomiting, diarrhoea and, in large ingestions, more serious nervous-system effects. As an ornamental Artemisia, treat Silver Mound as toxic and keep pets from grazing it.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats silver mound artemisia?

Artemisia (wormwood). The ASPCA lists Artemisia, including tarragon and wormwood, as toxic to cats, dogs and horses; the toxic principles are essential oils and thujone, with vomiting, diarrhoea and, in large ingestions, more serious nervous-system effects. As an ornamental Artemisia, treat Silver Mound as toxic and keep pets from grazing it. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to silver mound artemisia.

What should I do if my cat ate silver mound artemisia?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is silver mound artemisia toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Silver Mound Artemisia is toxic to dogs as well. See the full silver mound artemisia pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to silver mound artemisia?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full silver mound artemisia pet-safety